Witness History Vidkun Quisling: Norway's traitor
Jan 22, 2024
Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian politician, suggested to Hitler that the British were planning to move into Norway, leading to Germany's invasion. A journalist explores Quisling's life after discovering his suitcase. Quisling's Jewish neighbor recounts the impact of his actions. The podcast delves into his collaboration with the Nazis and the escape of a young boy and his siblings. Quisling's name became synonymous with betrayal and influenced a terrorist attack years later.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Infamous Suitcase of Norway's Hated Man
01:53 • 2min
From Humanitarian to Traitor: The Political Transformation of a Man
03:57 • 3min
Collaboration, Escape, and Defeat: The Story of Vidkun Quisling
06:33 • 3min
Vidkun Quisling and His Lasting Infamy
09:09 • 3min